Prayers with Clive
@cliverj.bsky.social
I'm a UK based interfaith minister, trans activist, podcast host, house/pet sitter, and occasional writer. I’m interested in exploring and trying out most things, but building beloved community and learning on the spiritual journey is my big thing!
Five years after US troops left Afghanistan, women and girls in the country remain subject to an exceptionally wide series of exclusions. For many, the situation has been getting worse, as we explore in the latest edition of Impact! Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9x72s-...
Afghan Women Unseen: Five Years Under Taliban Rule
Five years after US troops left Afghanistan, the approximately 25 million women and girls in the country remain subject to an exceptionally wide series of exclusions from education, work, public space...
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October 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Five years after US troops left Afghanistan, women and girls in the country remain subject to an exceptionally wide series of exclusions. For many, the situation has been getting worse, as we explore in the latest edition of Impact! Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9x72s-...
Could it be that what we pray or hold intention for now has the power to affect the experience of others many years ago, such as relieving their suffering in a perilous situation? This is the topic we consider in the new episode of Impact! Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-27ggs-...
Praying Backwards: Can Our Prayers Reach the Past?
Could it be that what we pray or hold intention for now has the power to affect the experience of others many years ago, such as relieving their suffering or willing that they are held in light throug...
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September 24, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Could it be that what we pray or hold intention for now has the power to affect the experience of others many years ago, such as relieving their suffering in a perilous situation? This is the topic we consider in the new episode of Impact! Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-27ggs-...
Urgent! Xi and Trump in Washington next week. Alarm bells ringing about AI. Space warfare a difference for both superpowers. We really are into existential stuff that demands our attention right now. Find out why in the new episode of Impact! Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pbpyy-...
Summit of Giants: Trump, Xi and the Race to Control AI
Rarely has a meeting between a US and Chinese President been more critical, as Presidents Trump and Xi prepare to meet for their summit in Washington next week. Their agenda includes trade tariffs, wa...
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September 17, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Urgent! Xi and Trump in Washington next week. Alarm bells ringing about AI. Space warfare a difference for both superpowers. We really are into existential stuff that demands our attention right now. Find out why in the new episode of Impact! Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pbpyy-...
In a poignant episode of Impact! commemorating 25 years since the horrific attacks of 9/11,prayersfor911ight we respond to that appalling tragedy now, and invite you to join us in prayer as America marks this sombre anniversary. Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-dg8xh-... #prayersfor911
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September 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
In a poignant episode of Impact! commemorating 25 years since the horrific attacks of 9/11,prayersfor911ight we respond to that appalling tragedy now, and invite you to join us in prayer as America marks this sombre anniversary. Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-dg8xh-... #prayersfor911
Interbeing, anchoring and an important offering by the Labyrinth Activist Network to help you stay grounded all feature in the latest Impact! as we consider the threat of passions boiling over in the upcoming US election season. Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6mn27-...
Anchor and Inter-Be: Staying Resilient Through the US Midterm Election Season
With the US midterm elections rapidly approaching, it’s likely to be a time for many when differences of view are ripe to inflame passions that may be very unpleasant and unsettling. In this episode, ...
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September 3, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Interbeing, anchoring and an important offering by the Labyrinth Activist Network to help you stay grounded all feature in the latest Impact! as we consider the threat of passions boiling over in the upcoming US election season. Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6mn27-...
Fires, floods, earthquakes and cyclones. Might Mother Nature herself be telling us to wake up to how we’re impacting her natural order? In the latest edition of Impact! we delve into Gaia Theory and get specific on what really may be happeningListen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vevtm-...
When Earth Speaks: Gaia Theory, Disasters, and Mother Nature's Wake-Up Call?
Fires, floods, earthquakes and cyclones seem to be happening all the time now, and with ever-more intensity. This year has seen records being broken in many areas in terms of the frequency and intensi...
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August 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Fires, floods, earthquakes and cyclones. Might Mother Nature herself be telling us to wake up to how we’re impacting her natural order? In the latest edition of Impact! we delve into Gaia Theory and get specific on what really may be happeningListen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vevtm-...
While now often out of the headlines, huge swaths of land in western Canada remain ablaze. Those of us who believe that intention and prayer can make a difference have serious work to do. Join us to hold intention in the latest episode of Impact! Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jmbdc-...
Canada's (still) Blazing: Taking Stock of the 2026 Wildfires
While now often out of the headlines, huge swaths of land in western Canada remain ablaze, as the embers of hundreds of other fires seen across the country this year continue to burn. The smoke pollut...
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August 20, 2026 at 8:19 PM
While now often out of the headlines, huge swaths of land in western Canada remain ablaze. Those of us who believe that intention and prayer can make a difference have serious work to do. Join us to hold intention in the latest episode of Impact! Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jmbdc-...
As International Youth Day is marked this week, in this week’s Impact! we seek to understand the many challenges young people today are facing, ng AI, and rapidly shifting opportunities to secure work and afford homes. Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-s3fix-...
Young People at the Crossroads: Jobs, Climate, and an AI Future
As the UN celebrates and brings attention to the world’s youth with its theme of “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations” for International Youth Day this Wednesday, in this week’s Impact! we seek to ...
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August 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
As International Youth Day is marked this week, in this week’s Impact! we seek to understand the many challenges young people today are facing, ng AI, and rapidly shifting opportunities to secure work and afford homes. Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-s3fix-...
At one of the most critical moments for world trade and peace for decades, in the latest episode of Impact! we look at the complex power play and the potential global consequences if the vital Bab al-Mandeb route into the Red Sea is closed. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-s4uxh-...
World on Edge: The Houthis, Saudis and War and Trade in the Middle East
At a time of tinder-box peace in the Middle East, the 20,000+ strong Iran-backed Houthis based in Yemen threaten to disrupt shipping through the Red Sea and launch drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s vita...
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August 6, 2026 at 9:52 PM
At one of the most critical moments for world trade and peace for decades, in the latest episode of Impact! we look at the complex power play and the potential global consequences if the vital Bab al-Mandeb route into the Red Sea is closed. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-s4uxh-...
In Impact! this week, we take stock of the state of migrant and refugee movements this year. We reflect on the sobering reality of what motivates such migration, and the all-too frequent tragedies faced by those making dangerous sea crossings. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9vhez-...
Deadly Crossings: The Human Cost of 2026's Migration Crisis
In Impact! this week, we take stock of the state of migrant and refugee movements so far this year. We reflect upon the sobering reality of what motivates such migration, and the all-too frequent trag...
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July 30, 2026 at 8:18 PM
In Impact! this week, we take stock of the state of migrant and refugee movements this year. We reflect on the sobering reality of what motivates such migration, and the all-too frequent tragedies faced by those making dangerous sea crossings. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9vhez-...
In this week’s Impact! we give attention to an invaluable service that’s close to both our hearts, and with which we have very recent and ongoing support from–the worldwide hospice movement. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-k7umg-...
Hospices: Compassion, Care, and the Art of Dying Well
In this week’s Impact! we give attention to an invaluable service that’s close to both our hearts, and with which we have very recent and ongoing support from–the worldwide hospice movement. We explor...
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July 23, 2026 at 9:17 PM
In this week’s Impact! we give attention to an invaluable service that’s close to both our hearts, and with which we have very recent and ongoing support from–the worldwide hospice movement. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-k7umg-...
A brave, bold, but battered country marked 15 years of existence last week. Join us for this week’s Impact! as we check the state of South Sudan, the world’s youngest country. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-x49wi-...
South Sudan at 15: Independence, Struggle, and a Fragile Hope
A brave, bold, but battered country marked 15 years of existence last week, South Sudan. Its many challenges are staggering, but it’s also a country whose predominantly younger generation have hope fo...
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July 16, 2026 at 8:21 PM
A brave, bold, but battered country marked 15 years of existence last week. Join us for this week’s Impact! as we check the state of South Sudan, the world’s youngest country. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-x49wi-...
Philanthropy may suggest a need to be wealthy, but this is far from true. In this week’s Impact! we explore what the concept really means, how it differs from charity, and how it relates to intention holding. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qx9tx-...
Philanthropy Starts at Home: Small Acts, Big Impact
Philanthropy may suggest a need to be wealthy, but this is far from true. In this week’s episode we explore what the concept really means, how it differs from charity, and how it relates to intention ...
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July 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Philanthropy may suggest a need to be wealthy, but this is far from true. In this week’s Impact! we explore what the concept really means, how it differs from charity, and how it relates to intention holding. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qx9tx-...
As we enter the second half of the year, Global Healing Response turns attention to the theme of resilience. In the latest Impact! we get to the bottom of what this means and how we might strengthen our ability to stay resilient in challenging times. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-juc64...
Global Healing Response: Rooted in Resilience
As we enter the second half of the year, Global Healing Response turns its attention to the theme of resilience, the intentional capacity to stay grounded, endure, adapt, and grow amid personal and co...
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July 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
As we enter the second half of the year, Global Healing Response turns attention to the theme of resilience. In the latest Impact! we get to the bottom of what this means and how we might strengthen our ability to stay resilient in challenging times. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-juc64...
El Niño returned with a vengeance this month, with some experts warning that it could be the strongest yet. Millions face the threat of fire, floods and drought in the months to come. Join us for an El Niño 101. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-izv75-...
Back with a Vengeance: The New El Niño may be the Strongest Yet
El Niño returned with a vengeance this month, with some experts warning that it could be the strongest yet. Millions face the threat of fire, floods and drought in the months to come. Join us for an E...
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June 25, 2026 at 9:31 PM
El Niño returned with a vengeance this month, with some experts warning that it could be the strongest yet. Millions face the threat of fire, floods and drought in the months to come. Join us for an El Niño 101. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-izv75-...
With Pride Month now in full swing, in this week’s Impact! we celebrate the many positive stories of progress toward tolerance and equality for LGBTQ+ people in many countries, while acknowledging the rollbacks being faced by others. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d3p6t-...
Pride Month: Progress, Parties and Prayer
With Pride Month now in full swing, in this week’s Impact! we celebrate the many positive stories of progress toward tolerance and equality for LGBTQ+ people in many countries, while acknowledging the...
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June 18, 2026 at 7:24 PM
With Pride Month now in full swing, in this week’s Impact! we celebrate the many positive stories of progress toward tolerance and equality for LGBTQ+ people in many countries, while acknowledging the rollbacks being faced by others. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d3p6t-...
In the latest episode of Impact! we take a look at the increasing advocacy for remigration in political rhetoric, including some who believe a “Great Replacement” movement aims to replace white power by favouring immigration of other ethnicities. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xnq7t-...
Remigration Rising: When Deportation Moves from Ethics to Ethnic Bias
Remigration, the policy of deporting individuals based on their assessed right to live in a country, is increasingly being framed in the rhetoric of populist parties in Europe and North America. For s...
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June 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
In the latest episode of Impact! we take a look at the increasing advocacy for remigration in political rhetoric, including some who believe a “Great Replacement” movement aims to replace white power by favouring immigration of other ethnicities. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xnq7t-...
What do Americans think about Brits? Ellen finds out if common American views of the Brits really stack up in practice. Do we really get lost in the great trans-Atlantic divide, or do we have more in common than we realize? Fasten your seat-belts and listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-k8sez-...
Across the Pond: What Americans Really Think About Britain
Following our look at Brits’ perceptions of life Stateside last week, in this episode Ellen puts Clive on the spot to find out if common American views of the Brits really stack up in practice. We get...
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June 4, 2026 at 10:25 PM
What do Americans think about Brits? Ellen finds out if common American views of the Brits really stack up in practice. Do we really get lost in the great trans-Atlantic divide, or do we have more in common than we realize? Fasten your seat-belts and listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-k8sez-...
In Impact! this week, Ellen is our eyes on the ground as we seek to see whether ideas that many Britons hold about life in the USA are really true–everything from what it’s like to be sick and poor, to whether there’s still support for capital punishment. Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3mv68-...
What we really think about each other: Part 1–Brit Takes on Americans
As both the USA and UK approach important anniversaries in the coming weeks–250 years of independence from Britain stateside, and 10 years on from the decision to go independent from Europe on the UK ...
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May 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
In Impact! this week, Ellen is our eyes on the ground as we seek to see whether ideas that many Britons hold about life in the USA are really true–everything from what it’s like to be sick and poor, to whether there’s still support for capital punishment. Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3mv68-...
In the latest episode of Impact!, we take a deep dive into the practice-within-a-practice of offering ourselves self-care following intention holding, concluding with a guided approach for clearing energy. Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uga2e-...
Recharge to Serve: Self-Care for Intention Holders
Taking time for self-care and releasing anything that doesn’t serve us is something that’s well known to virtually all you take part in energy and intention work. Yet, sometimes we need a strong remin...
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May 21, 2026 at 8:26 PM
In the latest episode of Impact!, we take a deep dive into the practice-within-a-practice of offering ourselves self-care following intention holding, concluding with a guided approach for clearing energy. Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uga2e-...
In this week’s Impact! we turn our attention to the devastating humanitarian crisis in Somalia, where over 6 million people are facing acute food insecurity, and for whom there is no Live Aid response. Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nb6da-...
Somalia's Silent Suffering: A Drought of Devastating Proportions
This week we turn our attention to a situation that just a few years ago, would have dominated world headlines and moved the world to action, yet today is hardly mentioned by the world’s news media–th...
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May 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
In this week’s Impact! we turn our attention to the devastating humanitarian crisis in Somalia, where over 6 million people are facing acute food insecurity, and for whom there is no Live Aid response. Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nb6da-...
The harrowing topic of sexual abuse is our topic for this week’s episode of Impact!, as we turn attention to the existence of a so-called “academy” operating online that allows men to learn and teach others how to drug, abuse and exploit women.
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Rape Academy: Exposing an Online Network That Trains Men to Abuse
This episode investigates the disturbing phenomenon called "Rape Academy": clandestine online communities where men share tips, videos, and tactics for drugging and sexually abusing women, often their...
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May 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
The harrowing topic of sexual abuse is our topic for this week’s episode of Impact!, as we turn attention to the existence of a so-called “academy” operating online that allows men to learn and teach others how to drug, abuse and exploit women.
Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d5skm-... #podcast
Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d5skm-... #podcast
As World Labyrinth Day approaches, we explore the history and universal appeal of labyrinths, explains how they are used for meditation and healing, and introduces Contemplative Labyrinth Activism. Listen at: www.heartfulimpact.com/e/walk-as-on...
The Big Intention: Walking Labyrinths with Collective Intention | Impact!
As World Labyrinth Day approaches, this episode explores the history and universal appeal of labyrinths, explains how they are used for meditation and healing, and introduces Contemplative Labyrinth A...
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April 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
As World Labyrinth Day approaches, we explore the history and universal appeal of labyrinths, explains how they are used for meditation and healing, and introduces Contemplative Labyrinth Activism. Listen at: www.heartfulimpact.com/e/walk-as-on...
As we record on Earth Day, we return to look at the worsening crisis of plastic production and pollution, as a growing awareness of the link between plastic disposal and climate change as a lifecycle highlight the urgency to address the problem. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t6ibf-...
Plastic Planet: Turning the Tide on a Global Crisis
On Earth Day 2026, this episode explores the vast reach of plastic pollution — from beaches and deep-sea trenches to our drinking water and even human bodies — and how plastics and climate change form...
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April 22, 2026 at 2:49 PM
As we record on Earth Day, we return to look at the worsening crisis of plastic production and pollution, as a growing awareness of the link between plastic disposal and climate change as a lifecycle highlight the urgency to address the problem. Listen in at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t6ibf-...
With such a fast-changing situation in the Gulf, and the rhetoric coming from the White House changing at breathtaking speed, how can we hold specific prayers for what’s ending? This is our focus for the latest edition of Impact! Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uiz78-...
How to Pray for the Gulf: Responding to an Ever-changing Quagmire
With such a fast-changing situation in the Gulf, and the rhetoric coming from the White House changing at breathtaking speed, how can we hold specific prayers and intentions for what is unfolding ther...
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April 16, 2026 at 9:26 PM
With such a fast-changing situation in the Gulf, and the rhetoric coming from the White House changing at breathtaking speed, how can we hold specific prayers for what’s ending? This is our focus for the latest edition of Impact! Listen at: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uiz78-...